85% of Maharashtra declared drought-hit; farmers to get Rs 5,000 aid before DiwaliMaharashtra's government has declared drought in over 305 talukas due to a severe rainfall deficit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announ...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Northeast monsoon onset over southern peninsula likely in next 2-3 days: IMDThe Indian Meteorological Department said conditions are favourable for the onset of the northeast monsoon rains over the southern peninsul...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
El Nino pushes Pacific to its hottest ever, and global temperatures show no sign of coolingEl Nino has reached an all-time high in sea surface temperatures, significantly surpassing previous peaks. The rising temperatures are expe...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Weather Today October 9: When will winter begin in India? IMD shares cold-wave update as Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka brace for rainWinter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form ...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks national water grid by interlinking riversAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss drought issues, highlighting the signifi...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
World Bank bumps up FY27 India growth outlook to 7.1%The World Bank has increased the growth forecast for India's FY27 to 7.1% from earlier estimates. This revision is attributed to strong dom...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Dabur expects double-digit Q2 revenue growth on strong India FMCG, overseas demandDabur India expects consolidated revenue to grow in double digits in the September quarter, supported by strong performance across its Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Hyderabad faces drinking water crisis by December; Singur reservoir, crucial to city's IT belt, has only 60 days of supply leftHyderabad's core urban region is staring at an early drinking water crisis as key reservoirs supplying the city keep depleting due to defic...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
States seek additional power as India faces night-time supply squeezeSeveral Indian states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, are seeking additional power allocations to manage supply shortages. This situation...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
RBI MPC must raise rates as inflation and external risks riseIndia's economy is currently thriving, boasting a growth rate exceeding 7%, bolstered by diverse sectors and enhancing productivity levels....
04 Oct, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
India can sustain around 7% growth despite global concerns: Nilesh ShahIndia is projected to experience approximately 7% economic growth this year despite higher oil prices and deficient rainfall. Nilesh Shah, ...
03 Oct, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Fourth-lowest since 2001: Rainfall 13% below normalThe southern peninsula and East and Northeast India were particularly affected, receiving just 76% and 74% of their respective normal rainf...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India braces weak October rains as El Nino drags monsoon to fourth-lowest since 2001India’s southwest monsoon ended with rainfall 12.6% below average, making it the fourth-lowest monsoon rainfall since 2001, according to th...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
India's monsoon deficit widens to 12%; El Nino strengthens, positive IOD offers some relief: ReportEl Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) ...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST